It is proven that as long as you use high-quality MK6 GTI wheel spacers and install them properly, there will be no safety issues. The REFERENCE torque specs of MK6 GTI wheel spacers is 103.5 ft-lbs or 140 Nm (always inquire with a tire expert before operating). Wheel spacers should be centered once they are torqued down.
Double-check whether all wheel bolts are tightened to the manufacturer’s specification with a properly calibrated torque wrench. It is always a great idea to regularly inspect torque specs before and after each trip, regardless if you have spacers or not. In this post, we will explore how to install MK6 GTI wheel spacers correctly and top brands.
How to Properly Install MK6 GTI Wheel Spacers?
If you have basic mechanical proficiency, you can install MK6 GTI wheel spacers yourself and save money. It is not difficult and some experienced people can complete it within an hour.
- Park the vehicle on level ground. Turn off the engine, and pull up the handbrake. Make sure that the surrounding environment of the vehicle is safe and free from interference.
- Loosen the wheel bolts with a lug wrench in a star pattern (a special socket will be needed if you are using locking wheel bolts).
- Use a jack to lift the vehicle, and keep the tires 20mm away from the ground. Place a tripod on the bottom of the vehicle to ensure safety.
- Remove the wheel bolts and the wheels. It is a good chance to clean the axle hub. Use rust remover and sandpaper and other tools to clean the rust, debris.
- Place the spacer onto the hub, ensuring it sits flush and aligns with the hub assembly.
- Pro tips: It is recommended to use a wheel hanger to locate the wheel holes.
- Carefully reinstall the wheel, tightening the wheels with extended wheel bolts.
- Lower the vehicle back onto the ground.
- Using a torque wrench to tighten the wheel bolts in a star or criss-cross pattern to the manufacturer’s recommended torque specifications.
- Repeat the process for the remaining wheels.
Who Sells the Best MK6 GTI Wheel Spacers?
There are various wheel spacers in the automotive market, but the BONOSS brand stands out in terms of precision and performance. With over 18 years of manufacturing experience and 1,800+ drawing updates, BONOSS provides the best MK6 GTI wheel spacers. Here is what makes BONOSS the top choice:
1. Extreme Lightweight for More Benefits
As we know, a lighter vehicle weight is better for acceleration. BONOSS forged lightweight plus MK6 GTI wheel spacers come with “Hollow Carved” holes. The average weight of each BONOSS forged lightweight plus spacer is 20% lighter than the previous-gen product. Adding such a small, lightweight component wouldn’t noticeably slow a car down.
2. Hub-centric Design for Enhanced Stability
BONOSS forged lightweight plus MK6 GTI wheel spacers come with multi-stage hub-centric lips. The hub-centric metal ring is machined to be multi-layers, and the bevels fit the corresponding hub flange, which eliminates any possible gaps. As long as you install them correctly, these BONOSS hub-centric wheel spacers won’t mess up the alignment or cause wheel vibration.
3. Precision Engineered for Perfect Fitment
The manufacturing precision of the BONOSS lightweight plus MK6 GTI wheel spacers has reached 0.02mm. Precise wheel spacers provide high surface integrity, effectively guarantee safety, stability, and reliability, and ensure the smooth operation of vehicle wheel parts. Such precise BONOSS forged lightweight plus MK6 GTI wheel spacers ensure a smooth installation experience.
Final Summary: Upgrade Your Car with BONOSS
From innovative lightweight benefits to certified materials and precise manufacturing, BONOSS forged lightweight plus MK6 GTI wheel spacers are engineered to enhance your driving experience with safety, strength, and reliability. Discover the difference with BONOSS—built for drivers who demand excellence.
(Hi, I’m Kevin Brian, an experienced mechanical engineer. All articles, images, and videos are human-produced to ensure the best user experience. They are not generated by Artificial Intelligence (AI) Models or tools.)
